Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Syracuse, NY
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Syracuse, New York
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care to patients/residents including medication administration, injections, tube feedings, IV insertion, blood sample collection (if certified), colostomy care, and other physician-ordered medical procedures.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition; take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Perform basic patient care such as bathing, feeding, making beds, changing linens, lifting/moving patients, and caring for personal effects.
• Provide clinical supervision and instruction to Graduate Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and direct care staff.
• Delegate nursing activities and procedures appropriately and conduct clinical rounds to assess nursing care needs.
• Act as liaison to outside agencies and providers to ensure continuity of care and follow-up.
• May perform supervisory duties including preparing reports and performance evaluations for lower-level nursing staff.
• Initial 4-week training period on day shift (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) before transitioning to night shift; shift assignments may change based on facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in supervisory roles within nursing or behavioral health settings.

Additional Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Medicaid enrollment proof required, including NPI number and certified mail receipt of Medicaid enrollment form.
• Completion of time-sensitive forms such as:

  • Social Services 424 Form
  • Child Abuse Acknowledgement
  • New York Statewide Central Register LDSS - 3370 Form
• Fingerprinting and background checks include Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, nationwide sex offender search, and other state-required checks.
• TB Questionnaire must be completed annually in lieu of annual TB test (for agency compliance).

Work Environment and Notes

• Nursing services may be provided within a state-operated facility or community-based residential/program setting.
• Shift flexibility is required; shifts may change after training to meet facility needs.
• This is a travel/contract position requiring adaptability to changing schedules and environments.

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience consistent with behavioral health nursing roles.
• Prior travel experience: Not required.

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